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Product Design & Development Engineer I

VIVA Railings, LLC Lewisville, TX

Lewisville, TX

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Full time Bim / Revit CAD Cad Design

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Job Description

Bring concepts to life for metal railing and panel systems through SolidWorks modeling, BIM content, prototyping/testing, and field-ready documentation.

Responsibilities

Model and detail new products and product-line extensions in SolidWorks, including parts, assemblies, configurations, weldments, and sheet metal, plus full 2D detail and fabrication drawing packages
Design around VIVA’s in-house capabilities (fiber laser cutting, CNC machining, forming, welding, finishing) and real installer constraints (ladder installation), using input from fabricators and field crews
Build and fit up prototypes and mock-ups; set up and run structural and performance tests tied to IBC, ASTM, and ADA criteria; record results and revise designs based on outcomes
Complete load, deflection, connection, and anchorage hand calculations under senior engineering direction; run basic FEA when appropriate
Assemble documentation packages for third-party engineers of record and testing labs
Build and maintain parametric Revit families and BIM content so architects can place VIVA systems accurately; keep the published library current with released designs
Expand a library of standard connection details, common parts, and configurable components to reduce re-engineering on projects
Produce and maintain BOMs, part numbers, assembly and installation instructions, tolerance and finish specifications, and product data sheets
Maintain clean drawing and revision history in PDM and ERP
Deliver assigned work through the NPD stage-gate process with clear design intent, honest cost/lead-time input, and gate-required documentation
Participate in architect, contractor, and installer feedback sessions with Product Management and Sales, then translate feedback into design changes
Support Product Engineer on NCRs from shop floor and field: measure and inspect affected parts, verify against released drawings/models, and document findings
Contribute to structured root cause analysis using tools like 5 Why and fishbone, including tolerance stack-up checks, revision history review, dimensional measurement, and fabrication method review
Execute drawing/model/detail revisions from corrective actions and update affected documentation, instructions, and BIM content
Prepare ECRs and process approved ECOs, including impact assessment on active projects, inventory, and existing documentation; communicate changes to impacted groups
Assist with field escalations and warranty claims using dimensional analysis, retrofit details, and repair drawings; travel to sites occasionally when in-person review is required
Help define inspection checkpoints and acceptance criteria, especially for finish quality, weld quality, and glass and cable interfaces plus dimensional accuracy
Log recurring issues by product family and feed learnings into design standards and the detail library
Provide day-to-day drawing and detailing support to Manufacturing, Project Management, and Field Installation for product application and problem-solving
Read and interpret architectural drawings/specifications and support submittal and design-assist efforts with buildable detailing
Contribute to installer guidance, shop-floor briefings, and internal technical reference material
Support continuous improvement in the fabrication shop including fixturing, process capability, and lean/5S efforts

Requirements

2–5 years of hands-on product design, mechanical design, or manufacturing engineering experience in a manufacturing environment (ideally metal fabrication, architectural products, or building products)
SolidWorks proficiency for parts, assemblies, sheet metal, weldments, and detail drawing work (core skill and closely evaluated)
Working proficiency in AutoCAD (or equivalent 2D CAD) and ability to read/interpret architectural and structural drawings
Strong knowledge of GD&T, tolerance stack-up, fits and clearances, and dimensioning practice per ASME Y14.5
Practical working knowledge of metal fabrication processes: laser cutting, CNC machining, forming/bending, welding (especially stainless steel and aluminum), and finishing
Comfort with engineering hand calculations (loads, deflection, simple connections) and judgment for when a calculation needs senior review
Clear written and verbal communication, including explaining drawings/design decisions to welders, project managers, and installers
Willingness to work hands-on in the fabrication shop and at project sites (not desk-only)
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Architectural Engineering (or closely related) preferred but not required; associate degree, drafting, or engineering technology also considered

Technology

SolidWorks
Revit
AutoCAD
FEA
PDM
ERP
ASME Y14.5

Position Summary

Convert railing and metal panel concepts into manufacturable, code-compliant, installable products
Hands-on role focused on the new product development pipeline: modeling and detailing in SolidWorks, producing drawing packages and BIM content for quoting/fabrication/specification, plus prototyping and testing against IBC, ADA, and ASTM
Approximate split: ~25% supports product quality
Reports to the New Product Development Manager and works daily with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Project Management, and Field Installation
Role breakdown: Product Design and Development (~60%) and Product Quality and Issue Support (~40%)

Location and Experience

Onsite: Lewisville, TX
Minimum experience: 2 years

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